US-CA Fremont, MANAGER, FP&A, RESEARCH, MANUFACTURING & QUALITY, PDL BioPharma 0827
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Position: Manager, FP&A, Research, Manufacturing & Quality
Date: May 4, 2007
JOB #0827
Location: Fremont, CA
Status: Full-time

DESCRIPTION: Manager, FP&A, Research, Manufacturing & Quality  

Careers in Financial Planning & Analysis at PDL BioPharma

Due to the unprecedented growth we’re experiencing at PDL BioPharma, we are expanding our Finance organization and creating a host of new positions to keep up with demand. Bring your finance and analysis skills to this rapid-growth biotech company and you’ll enjoy the spirit of discovery and innovation that defines PDL BioPharma. We foster a goal-oriented and entrepreneurial culture where teamwork and initiative are valued and rewarded. At PDL, our finance professionals play a unique and important part in the development and delivery of therapies that help make real a difference in people’s lives. 

PDL BioPharma is a leader in the discovery, development, and marketing of innovative therapies for acute-care environments. Our current product pipeline includes six breakthrough investigational compounds for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders, cancer, and other serious illnesses.

Products. Pipeline. People. PDL BioPharma invites you to be an important part of the future of biotechnology.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Manager, FP&A, Research, Manufacturing & Quality

Corporate Headquarters, Fremont, California 

Tracking Code 5090-R 

Job Description

Play an integral role in providing financial planning and analysis (FP&A) management to the research, manufacturing and quality organizations of our rapidly growing, fully integrated biotechnology company. You will support functional and program leaders and participate as a Finance-team representative on cross-functional program teams for pre-clinical development programs. This is a unique opportunity to join a team of highly committed professionals dedicated to building a world-class finance organization. 

Key Responsibilities

·Participate as a key leader of our growing FP&A organization
·Manage FP&A responsibilities in support of the leadership of our research, manufacturing, and quality organizations
·Lead the preparation of annual and ongoing gross margin forecasts for our commercial products, working closely with the FP&A team that prepares the sales forecasts and the Finance team responsible for cost accounting
·Maintain an intimate understanding of the key drivers for your assigned functions and projects
·Help drive greater financial discipline and accountability, and improved finance-related processes, within the research organization 

We’re looking for:

·BA or BS degree in finance or accounting preferred; MBA preferred
·At least 10 years of finance experience, including management experience, with the majority in an FP&A role
·Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills required
·Knowledge of GAAP required and a high degree of proficiency with Excel
·Collaborative style and approach
·Experience with SAP and Hyperion preferred
·Experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries and the clinical development process strongly preferred
·Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership and relationship-building skills 

We're moving! 

We are pleased to announce that, due to continued growth, we will move to the new Pacific Shores Center in Redwood City, California later this year.

COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION:

PDL BioPharma is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k and life insurance. Please apply online at www.PDL.com: Tracking Code 5090-R